New Jersey Man Dead After Crashing Car on Whitestone Expressway

Jul. 9, 2025 By Jack Nierenberg

This op-ed is a response to a July 6 commentary published in amNewYork by New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow regarding the rollout of the Queens Bus Network Redesign.

Jul. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The rivalry that redefined women’s boxing returns to where it all began.

July 9, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed for the construction of a 4-story residential building with eight housing units at 88-37 54th Ave. in Elmhurst.

A 76-year-old grandmother in Flushing became New York City’s first victim this year to die in a fire caused by an exploding lithium-ion battery, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced Tuesday.

The victim was having a late lunch at a Singa’s Famous Pizza, located at 43-69 Kissena Blvd., at around 3 p.m. on the Fourth of July, when she went to the bathroom and became trapped inside when an e-bike that was charging in a vestibule just outside the door erupted into a wall of flame.

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Jul. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Queens Council Members Sandra Ung, Linda Lee, and Shekar Krishnan joined Brooklyn Council Member Susan Zhuang and anti-gender-based violence advocates at City Hall on Tuesday to celebrate a new $3 million initiative, which funds organizations that provide culturally competent services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence.

Jul. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Got a craving for caffeine and cuddles? National Kitten Day is the purr-fect excuse to curl up with a coffee and some whiskered company.

Jul. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Sandra Ung is collaborating with the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) and Queens Public Library Flushing to host a free health insurance workshop to help members of the local community understand coverage options and access to care.

July 9, 2025 By Bill Parry

A Southeast Queens man was struck and killed by the driver of an SUV while he was riding a moped in Astoria during the early morning of Monday, July 7.

July 8, 2025 By Bill Parry

The FDNY battled a fire at a scrapyard along the Astoria and East Elmhurst border on the night of Monday, June 7.